Definition of swallow

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Swallow (v. t.) To draw into an abyss or gulf; to ingulf; to absorb -- usually followed by up.

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Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small cylindrical or spherical gelatinous envelope in which nauseous or acrid doses are inclosed to be swallowed.
Swallow-tailed :: Swallow-tailed (a.) Having a tail like that of a swallow; hence, like a swallow's tail in form; having narrow and tapering or pointed skirts; as, a swallow-tailed coat..
Engulfment :: Engulfment (n.) A swallowing up as if in a gulf.
Dysphagy :: Dysphagy (n.) Difficulty in swallowing.
Martin :: Martin (n.) One of several species of swallows, usually having the tail less deeply forked than the tail of the common swallows..
Absorb :: Absorb (v. t.) To swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to include.
Sea Swallow :: Sea swallow () See Cornish chough, under Chough..
Swallow :: Swallow (n.) Capacity for swallowing; voracity.
Swallow :: Swallow (v. i.) To perform the act of swallowing; as, his cold is so severe he is unable to swallow..
Swallow-tailed :: Swallowtail (n.) Any one of numerous species of large and handsome butterflies, belonging to Papilio and allied genera, in which the posterior border of each hind wing is prolongated in the form of a long lobe..
Gulp :: Gulp (v. t.) To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow..
Regurgitation :: Regurgitation (n.) The act of swallowing again; reabsorption.
Swallow :: Swallow (v. t.) To engross; to appropriate; -- usually with up.
Swallowing :: Swallowed (imp. & p. p.) of Swallo.
Soup :: Soup (v. t.) To sup or swallow.
Gulp :: Gulp (n.) The act of taking a large mouthful; a swallow, or as much as is awallowed at once..
Wind-sucking :: Wind-sucking (n.) A vicious habit of a horse, consisting in the swallowing of air; -- usually associated with crib-biting, or cribbing. See Cribbing, 4..
Swallowtail :: Swallowtail (n.) An arrow.
Merge :: Merge (v. t.) To cause to be swallowed up; to immerse; to sink; to absorb.
Absorbable :: Absorbable (a.) Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
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